COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
328 AM HST TUE FEB 23 2010

…HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI…AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI… …HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF BIG ISLAND…

.OVERVIEW…BUOY DATA INDICATED THE CURRENT LARGE NORTHWEST SWELL WILL ALSO BRING ADVISORY LEVEL SURF TO WEST FACING SHORES OF BIG ISLAND TODAY. THUS A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS POSTED FOR THAT AREA THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU…KAUAI…OAHU AND MOLOKAI AS WELL AS NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI WILL CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE WARNING LEVEL SURF TODAY.

NIIHAU-KAUAI WINDWARD-KAUAI LEEWARD-WAIANAE COAST- OAHU NORTH SHORE-OAHU KOOLAU-MOLOKAI WINDWARD-MOLOKAI LEEWARD- MAUI WINDWARD WEST-MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY-WINDWARD HALEAKALA- 328 AM HST TUE FEB 23 2010

…HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM HST THIS EVENING…

SURF ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU AND KAUAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF OAHU…MOLOKAI AND MAUI WILL BE 20 TO 28 FEET TODAY…THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDE TONIGHT.

SURF ALONG WEST FACING SHORES OF OAHU AND MOLOKAI WILL BE 15 TO 20 FT TODAY…THEN SLOWLY DECREASE TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF WARNING INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS…BATTERING WAVES WILL POUND THE SHORELINE. THIS WILL RESULT IN VERY DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS…AND DEADLY RIP CURRENTS.

KONA-KOHALA- 328 AM HST TUE FEB 23 2010

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM HST THIS EVENING…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM HST THIS EVENING.

SURF ALONG WEST FACING SHORES WILL RISE TO 6 TO 10 FEET TODAY…THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDE TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA…PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION.

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE…CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
335 AM HST FRI FEB 12 2010

NIIHAU-KAUAI WINDWARD-KAUAI LEEWARD-OAHU NORTH SHORE-OAHU KOOLAU-KONA-KOHALA-
335 AM HST FRI FEB 12 2010

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY…
…HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED…

SURF ALONG WEST FACING SHORES BIG ISLAND WILL BE 6 TO 10 FEET.

SURF ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU AND KAUAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF OAHU WILL BE 15 TO 20 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA…PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION.

WAIANAE COAST-MOLOKAI WINDWARD-MOLOKAI LEEWARD-MAUI WINDWARD WEST- MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY-WINDWARD HALEAKALA-
335 AM HST FRI FEB 12 2010

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY…

SURF ALONG WEST FACING SHORES OF OAHU WILL BE 6 TO 12 FEET.

SURF ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF MOLOKAI AND THE NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI WILL BE 12 TO 18 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA…PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION.

MEDIA RELEASE

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
333 PM HST SAT FEB 6 2010

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI…FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND…

NIIHAU-KAUAI WINDWARD-KAUAI LEEWARD-WAIANAE COAST- OAHU NORTH SHORE-OAHU KOOLAU-MOLOKAI WINDWARD-MOLOKAI LEEWARD- MAUI WINDWARD WEST-MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY-WINDWARD HALEAKALA-KONA- KOHALA-
333 PM HST SAT FEB 6 2010

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY…

SURF ALONG NORTH FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU…KAUAI…OAHU…MOLOKAI AND MAUI WILL BE 10 TO 15 FEET TONIGHT.

SURF ALONG WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU…KAUAI…OAHU AND MOLOKAI WILL BE 8 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT.

SURF ALONG WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND WILL BUILD TO 6 TO 8 FEET THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA…PRODUCING LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS.

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Special Olympics West Hawaii will have its Kick-Off 2010 barbecue from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Kahaluu Beach Park. Anyone interested in learning more about Special Olympics, what the organization does and who it serves are welcome to attend.

There will also be sign-ups for Spring sports (swimming, softball/t-ball, powerlifting, track and field), handing out 2009 yearbooks, and yearly awards. Lunch will be provided and guests are encouraged to contribute as they see fit. Live music, great people, an awesome cause.

For more information, e-mail SOWH volunteers chairwoman Dulcie at specialolympicswh@gmail.com or call SOWH area director Dave Ross at 345-1344.

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Special Olympics West Hawaii is looking for coaches and volunteers for its Spring sports season.

Athletes will be competing in swimming, softball and t-ball, powerlifting and track and field from February to May. Coaches will be trained at no cost.

Special Olympics West Hawaii is a year-round program of sports training and competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

To get involved or for more information, call SOWH Head of Delegation Lona Warner at 989-2080 or e-mail biglona@hotmail.com.

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
330 AM HST SAT JAN 9 2010

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI…NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI…AND WEST FACING SHORES OF LANAI KAHOOLAWE AND THE BIG ISLAND…

.OVERVIEW…ADVISORY LEVEL SURF WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE AFFECTED BEACHES TODAY BEFORE A MUCH LARGER NORTHWEST SWELL ARRIVES ON SUNDAY. SURF HEIGHTS WILL QUICKLY CLIMB WELL ABOVE THE WARNING THRESHOLDS FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES ON SUNDAY. THIS VERY LARGE SWELL WILL LIKELY PRODUCE WARNING LEVEL SURF INTO TUESDAY.

NIIHAU-KAUAI WINDWARD-KAUAI LEEWARD-WAIANAE COAST- OAHU NORTH SHORE-OAHU KOOLAU-MOLOKAI WINDWARD-MOLOKAI LEEWARD- MAUI WINDWARD WEST-MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY-WINDWARD HALEAKALA-
330 AM HST SAT JAN 9 2010

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST TUESDAY…
…HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED…

SURF ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI AND NIIHAU…AND ALONG NORTH FACING SHORES OF OAHU MOLOKAI AND MAUI WILL BE 15 TO 20 FEET THIS MORNING…DROPPING TO HEIGHTS OF 12 TO 18 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

SURF ALONG WEST-FACING SHORES OF OAHU AND MOLOKAI WILL BE 10 TO 14 FEET THIS MORNING…DROPPING TO HEIGHTS OF 8 TO 12 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA…PRODUCING LARGE BREAKING WAVES…RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION.

LANAI MAKAI-KAHOOLAWE-KONA-KOHALA-
330 AM HST SAT JAN 9 2010

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING…

SURF ALONG WEST FACING SHORES OF LANAI…KAHOOLAWE AND THE BIG ISLAND WILL BE 6 TO 10 FEET THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA…PRODUCING LARGE BREAKING WAVES…RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION.

MEDIA RELEASE

A high surf advisory is in effect for the west facing shores of Hawaii Island. The Ocean Safety Division reports the closure of Kahaluu Beach Park, Laaloa Beach Park, Hookena Beach Park, and Milolii Beach Park in Kona due to dangerous surf conditions.

Other locations reported closed include Kukio, Mauna Kea, Ooma, Kohanaiki, Maumae Beaches and Mahukona Warf due to high surf.

The high surf advisory is expected to remain in effect until 6:00PM Saturday evening.

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
608 AM HST FRI JAN 8 2010

NIIHAU-KAUAI WINDWARD-KAUAI LEEWARD-WAIANAE COAST- OAHU NORTH SHORE-OAHU KOOLAU-MOLOKAI WINDWARD-MOLOKAI LEEWARD- LANAI MAKAI-KAHOOLAWE-MAUI WINDWARD WEST-MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY- WINDWARD HALEAKALA-KONA-KOHALA-
608 AM HST FRI JAN 8 2010

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY… …HIGH SURF WARNING HAS EXPIRED…

SURF ALONG NORTH- AND WEST-FACING SHORES OF KAUAI AND NIIHAU AND ALONG NORTH-FACING SHORES OF OAHU MOLOKAI AND MAUI WILL BE 18 TO 22 FEET TODAY.

SURF ALONG WEST-FACING SHORES OF OAHU MOLOKAI LANAI KAHOOLAWE AND THE BIG ISLAND WILL BE 8 TO 15 FEET TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA…PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION.

MEDIA RELEASE

Family Support Services of West Hawaii has received a gift of $20,000 from the John M. Simpson Foundation for ongoing support of its prevention and early intervention programs throughout the island of Hawaii.

As JoAnn Bishop Freed states, “Realizing the importance of the first few years of life and the value of relationships across the life-span, FSSWH has been increasing the capacity of its mission to support families and communities in providing love and care for our children.” FSSWH provides a continuum of family support and youth development services through its Family Resource Centers in Kona, Waimea, Na’alehu and Hilo.

These programs are designed to increase the developmental assets of each child and to ameliorate adverse childhood experiences. All of the programs of FSSWH are free of charge to children and families and are provided within their communities.

For more information on programs offered by Family Support Services of West Hawaii, call 326-7778.

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
846 AM HST SAT DEC 26 2009

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI…NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI…AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND…

.OVERVIEW…THE CURRENT NORTHWEST SWELL WILL STEADILY DIMINISH THIS WEEKEND. ADVISORY LEVEL SURF IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT…AND DROP BELOW ADVISORY LEVELS ON SUNDAY.

NIIHAU-KAUAI WINDWARD-KAUAI LEEWARD-WAIANAE COAST- OAHU NORTH SHORE-OAHU KOOLAU-MOLOKAI WINDWARD-MOLOKAI LEEWARD- MAUI WINDWARD WEST-MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY-WINDWARD HALEAKALA-KONA- KOHALA-
846 AM HST SAT DEC 26 2009

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY…
…HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY. THE HIGH SURF WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

SURF ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI AND NIIHAU… AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF OAHU…MOLOKAI AND MAUI WILL BE 15 TO 20 FEET TODAY…LOWERING TO 12 TO 16 FEET TONIGHT.

SURF ALONG WEST FACING SHORES OF OAHU AND MOLOKAI WILL BE 10 TO 15 FEET TODAY….LOWERING TO 8 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT.

SURF ALONG WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND WILL BE 7 TO 10 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA…PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION.

MEDIA RELEASE

Culinary students at Hawaii Community College-West Hawaii are the beneficiaries of the annual fundraiser, Christmas at Kona Village, Dining with the Chefs. Presented by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Kona Kohala Chefs Association, the holiday gala is 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.

The extravaganza marks its 21st year with tantalizing cuisine prepared by more than 20 top Hawaii chefs. Sample tried-and-true island recipes using fresh, local ingredients farmed here in Hawaii.

Enjoy savory dishes, elegant desserts, mouthwatering confections, 100 percent Kona coffee, handcrafted ales and fine wines. Under the stars, sway to island music by the Kehanlani Trio.

New this year, a live auction solely benefits local culinary scholarships and the food service program at HawCC in Kona. In addition, proceeds will be earmarked for culinary facilities at the proposed Palamanui Campus.

“The facilities at Palamanui will enable us to expand our present Culinary Arts Associate of Applied Science Degree program to accommodate more students,” said James Lightner, hospitality division chairman at HawCC. Lightner expects the construction of new energy efficient and high-tech teaching and baking kitchens, plus a garde manger preparation area, will increase the culinary student capacity “to over 60.”

Lightner, an experienced auctioneer, will oversee the bidding of an exciting lineup of exclusive private dinners, a buffet luncheon, pupu parties and dining certificates.

Bid on a Private Dinner for Eight expertly prepared by Chef Morgan Starr of Mi’s; he recently won the Kona Coffee Festival recipe contest. Other offerings include a Chocolate and Champagne party for 25 at a Keauhou estate and a bountiful buffet lunch for 40 at Hawaii Community College.

“When attending this event, the community is supporting our local hospitality industry and higher education,” said Chef William Kaluakini Trask, ACF Kona Kohala Chefs president.

He said HawCC students, including past event scholarship recipients, will assist participating chefs and confectioners during the evening.

Wowing diners will be more than 20 chefs and confectioners; each offers signature menu items that are sure to please the palate. Taste delicacies such as lobster bisque and tuna tartar by Chef Matthew Zubrod of Monette’s at the Mauna Kea Resort, slow braised brisket of veal by Chef Lou Mellaci of Roy’s Waikoloa Grill and Bar and Korean-style “taco” by Chef Darrel Bali of Kona Village Resort.

Visions of sugarplums will dance in your head after seeing the selection of hand-crafted gelatos, ice cream, chocolates and exquisite desserts by Chef James Ebreo of the Hualalai Resort, Nancy Edney of Tropical Dreams and Cathy Smoot Barrett of Kailua Candy Company.

Attendance to the culinary affair of the season is limited to 500 and ticket prices are $90 per person. In addition, reserved tables of 10 are available for $1,000.

Tickets can be charged by phone at 329-2522 and can be purchased at Kailua Candy Company, Clark Realty/Kona, Kona Wine Market and Kona Village Resort.

Weekend and one-night accommodation packages starting at $195 for single/double occupancy with breakfast, $225 with Sunday brunch and $325 oceanfront rooms with breakfast or brunch are available from Kona Village Resort.

Contact reservations for details at 325-5555 or 800-367-5290 and mention “ACF Christmas at Kona Village.”

ACF is the largest, professional, non-profit organization for chefs and cooks in the nation. Founded in 1980, the Kona Kohala chapter is comprised of food service professionals, vendors and growers.

— Find out more:

www.konakohalachefs.org

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Robert Fitzgerald, director of the Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation, will discuss plans for creating new parks and improving existing parks in West Hawaii at a Kona Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 6-8 p.m. at the Makaeo Events Pavilion at the Old Airport Park.

Fitzgerald will address the Old Kona Airport Park(Makaeo) redesign, a timeline for building the parks and how we will get the funding to build the park facilities.

Also scheduled to attend are Craig “Bo” Kahui, executive director of La’i'opua 2020, who will give an update on obtaining the land for the West Hawaii Regional Sports Park in Kealakehe, and Andy Smith, West Hawaii liaison for Governor Linda Lingle, who will speak about the Department of Land and Natural Resources Parks Renaissance Program.

Also on the agenda will be Fred Cachola, who served on the Federal Advisory Commission that created Kaloko- Honokohau and Kalaupapa National Parks. Mr. Cachola will speak on the Blue (ocean) Trail and the Brown(land) Trail, which is the 175-mile long, Ala Kahakai trail. David Hirt, Legislative Aide for Kelly Greenwell, will speak on Councilmember Greenwell’s plan for West Hawaii’s parks.

Kona Town Meetings are presented by Community Enterprises, a non-partisan, non-profit organization, to provide vital information on community concerns to Kona citizens. Call Debbie Hecht, 989-3222, for more information.

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SBA Recovery Week Connects Small Businesses with Financial Resources
Lenders Join SBA to Assist Prospective Borrowers across the State

If you are one of the many small business owners across the state looking for solutions to problems created by the economic crisis and tight credit markets, the upcoming “SBA Recovery Connections“ event is worthy of your time and attention. SBA is presenting “one stop shops” to introduce small businesses to a variety of financing programs available through local and mainland lenders, including many that have been enhanced by the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The Hawaii District Office staff will coordinate the confidential sessions with lenders and prospective borrowers based on their business needs, address eligibility and other issues regarding loan applications. Small business owners can best prepare for their meeting by reviewing their latest financial information, having a copy of your government issued identification, your business license, business bank account, and current credit score for all owners with an interest of 20% or more. Events are planned for the County of Hawaii on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Hilo Community College
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Waimea Center
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Limited appointments are available and advance registration is required. Get detailed information and schedule your meetings by calling the Hawaii District Office at (808) 541-2990. Registration is also available at www.sba.gov/hi